The CT chapter of Trout Unlimited, a conservation group, says a portion of Mill River in Fairfield near the Merritt Pkwy, needs restoration.
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Most Bridgeport bus stops don’t feature a bench. So activists built them
Transit activists installed their own bench at a bus stop near Bridgeport Hospital in mid-July. It’s part of a guerrilla bus bench campaign, inspired by activists in Hartford.
New Haven firefighter’s death prompts new federal safety guidance
Years after a New Haven firefighter was killed in the line of duty, a federal report calls for better training and resources at the city’s fire department.
West Haven regains control of finances after years of state oversight
West Haven’s city government now has control over its finances, ending years of state oversight which deepened after a high-profile corruption scandal in 2021.
Records restored for some CT international students, but many remain in legal limbo
Several international students in CT can now resume their employment and studies after their records were restored in a federal database.
Sen. Chris Murphy says mass nonviolent protests opposing President Trump are increasingly likely
At a town hall in Stamford, Sen. Chris Murphy said ‘the threat to our democracy is real’ and that Democrats should plan for mass demonstrations.
Stamford takes part in nationwide protest against Tesla, Elon Musk
The rally is part of a campaign called Tesla Takedown: People are encouraged to boycott the company by selling Tesla vehicles and stock.
CT wants more data centers for AI, but challenges remain
State and local officials are broadly in favor of them, but they’ve noted concerns about electric and water usage many centers require to function.
Norwalk couple plans to turn abandoned power plant site into a public park
The couple purchased the Manresa Island property with plans to turn it into a public park and community hub as a gift to their hometown.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart will not seek a seventh term
Stewart, a Republican, is widely considered a possible contender for the governorship due to her mayoral record and moderate political positions.
$389 million in federal funding will help improve New England’s electrical grid, CT officials say
Part of the money will be used for massive wind turbines off of New London, which CT officials say will mean cheaper, cleaner electricity.
School bus speeders help fund safety initiatives under new CT law
A new CT law allows municipalities to collect the proceeds from ticketing drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.
New Haven teachers call on city to ‘fully fund’ schools ahead of budget vote
Ahead of a vote, New Haven educators and teacher union officials called for $220M in funding for schools. The budget proposal is $12M short.



